Malö 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

1991 – 2002·~33 hulls·Malö Yachts
Malö 42 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
43.14' · 13.15 m
Displ.
30,423 lbs · 13,800 kg
First year
1991

The Malö 42 represents a pinnacle of the Orust boatbuilding tradition, serving as a robust, middisplacement bluewater cruiser designed for those who prioritize safety and build quality over the lightair performance of modern production yachts. Produced between 1991 and 2002 by Malö Yachts in Kungsviken, Sweden, the 42 was designed by Leif Ängermark to succeed the Malö 40 and 116. It quickly gained a reputation as a "fortress at sea," characterized by its signature Targa arch and a heavy, handlaid fiberglass hull. The model was eventually succeeded by the Malö 43, which utilized the same hull mold but featured a revised deck and interior layout. The 42 was offered in two primary hull configurations: the standard version with a vertical transom and the "Classic" version, which featured an extended reverse transom that added roughly 0.5 meters to the length overall, providing an integrated swim platform and significantly increased lazarette storage.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 197,982
Ask, not sold · 4 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
4 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+30.5%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
Netherlands (50.0%) · Denmark (25.0%) · United Kingdom (25.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Malö 42 listings span 3 countries. Netherlands leads with 2 listings (50.0%), followed by Denmark and United Kingdom.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

4 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Netherlands$ 173,9512050.0%
Denmark$ 258,4461125.0%
United Kingdom$ 222,0131025.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Hallberg-Rassy 34233.86'$ 196,0593617
Bavaria Cruiser 4242.62'$ 110,7893222
Hallberg-Rassy 4546.33'$ 209,2052917
Vindö 4030.94'$ 22,6892411
Palmer Johnson J/4242'$ 151,950189
Bavaria Yachts 42 Ocean43.96'$ 105,0001710
Hallberg-Rassy 4141'$ 94,8301611
Moody 4241.79'$ 65,884138
Rustler 4242'$ 470,194106
Comfortina 4242.19'$ 199,84184
Malö 42You are here$ 197,98241

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Malö 42 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Malö 42 over the past 12 months is $197,982. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Malö 42 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Malö 42 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 4 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Malö 42 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Malö 42 has increased by 30.5% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Malö 42 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Malö 42 listings over the past 12 months are Netherlands (50.0%), Denmark (25.0%), United Kingdom (25.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Malö 42?+
Comparable models include Hallberg-Rassy 342, Bavaria Cruiser 42, Hallberg-Rassy 45. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.